Colchester Zoo Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colchester
Colchester Zoo Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Colchester Zoo, Maldon Road, Stanway, CO3 0SL
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Colchester Zoo Ltd among the 1,191 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,191 | 89% | ← Colchester Zoo Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Colchester Zoo Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Questions about Colchester Zoo Ltd
What is Colchester Zoo Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Colchester Zoo Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Colchester Zoo Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Colchester Zoo Ltd last inspected?
Colchester Zoo Ltd was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Colchester Zoo Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Colchester Zoo Ltd compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Colchester Zoo Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Colchester Zoo Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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